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for BERNARD LAVINS
January 11, 2017
To the Lavins Family-
You do not know me, but I was a friend of BJ (as we called him) at ND. I came across his name in the class notes at the back of ND magazine and found his story on line. Please accept my condolences and prayers. He was a great guy and I am sure a wonderful family man. We did not stay in touch after school but I will always have fond memories of BJ from our time at ND. May he rest in peace.
Dan
Christopher Edge
January 2, 2017
Dear Lavins family:
I just found out about B.J. while catching up with a fellow classmate from Cardinal Newman High School in S.C. I just wanted you to know that B.J.'s kind, warm, and friendly face is still fresh in my mind like it was yesterday. It does not surprise me at all to hear continuing words of affection from those who have known him in more recent years. I am so sorry for your loss. I have no shred of doubt that his smiling face continues to shine from heaven where I have no doubt he is continuing to care for those he loved.
Yours truly,
Dr. Christopher J. Edge
(feel free to contact me via web site EdgeFamilyPublishing)
John Barrett
October 13, 2016
Our sympathies to the Lavins family and especially Babe Lavins. Our prayers will be with you.
John Barrett, Jr
son of Ida Mullen Barrett
Holy Cross '50
October 12, 2016
I had the privilege of working with B.J.while working at McNeil. He was truly a wonderful person, gentleman, and mentor. Thoughts and prayers to B.J., his family and friends.
Sharon Gebhardt Hertz
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Roz
October 11, 2016
Liz and Nora, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. BJ was such a sweetheart and his obvious love for you will never die. I'm so sorry for your loss. Roz Kuehn
Houston Bernard
October 11, 2016
Im very sorry for your loss.
- H.Bernard
Kym La Gattuta
October 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I was one of the fortunate to have had the honor and privilege of working with Joe for the past 6+ years while on the road during meetings. Joe was a wonderful man, so brilliant, so kind, and caring.
May he rest in peace and may we all find peace in having him in our lives.
Laura Hayes
October 11, 2016
We love you so much Liz and Nora, we are praying for your healing in this tragic moment of life. I thought BJ was incredible with the warmth and joy he exuded the few times I had the pleasure of getting to know him. I wish we could be there for you and not just sending virtual condolences, xoxo!
Rose Xu
October 10, 2016
Dear Liz and Nora;
We felt heart broken for your loss. Joe was such a loving father and husband. I remembered his warm smiles and nods when he walked dog and passed by while I was gardening. He was such a gentle soul. We will miss him a lot. May God bless you and Nora all the strength and protection to go through this difficult time. May Joe rest in peace.
Please let us know anything we can help.
Love and hug
Rose, Mike, Michelle and Maile
Ginger Bishop
October 10, 2016
Deepest condolences and prayers from the ND classmates of Beth Lavins Fitzgerald, on the loss of her beloved brother, BJ. May the Angels lead him into Paradise, and may the loving hearts and hands of many uplift and comfort the Lavins family at this difficult time. ND Class of 1977 Secretary.
Diane Harrison
October 10, 2016
BJ is warmly remembered from our time together at McNeil. Please accept my condolences.
Janet Perry
October 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family during this most difficult time I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Joe. And some brief conversations with him, I learned early on that he was a quiet, unassuming, gentle man. If there is anything that I can do to help you, please reach out to me.
Anne Gallagher
October 9, 2016
Our prayers are with you all. - Anne and Paul
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